If any of the side effects get serious or if you notice
any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell
your doctor.
In this leaflet:
1. What is this product and what it is used for
2. Before you take this product
3. How to take this product
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store this product
6. Further information

1. What is this product and what
is it used for?
This product contains:
Echinacea purpurea root extract

These tablets are a traditional herbal medicinal
product used for the symptomatic relief of minor
skin conditions, such as spots, pimples and
blemishes based on traditional use only.

2. Before you take this product
This product is not suitable for children
under 12 years of age.
Do not take this product if you are
allergic to:
Echinacea or products from the same plant
family: (Asteraceae/Compositae) such as
daisies, marigolds or artichokes
any of the other ingredients of this product.
(See section 6 further information).

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Taking other medicines.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are
taking medicines obtained without a prescription.
Pregnancy and breast feeding
Do not take this product if you are pregnant or
breast feeding, because there is no evidence
that it is safe to do so.

3. How to take this product
Swallow the tablets whole with water.
Do not chew.
Adults, elderly and children over 12 years:
Take 1-2 tablets, three times a day, with a meal.
Do not give to children under 12 years.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Do not take for longer than 2 weeks.

Keep this leaflet as you may need to read it again.
Ask your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare
practitioner if you need more information or advice.

or if you suffer from:
frequent allergic reactions such as hives
(urticaria), eczema, asthma
the infection: tuberculosis
connective tissue disease with formation of
clumps of cells (sarcoidosis) mainly occurring
in the lymph nodes, lungs and liver
auto-immune diseases such as inflammation of
the connective tissue (collagenosis) or multiple
sclerosis
conditions which decrease your natural
response to infection (eg HIV infection or AIDS)
are on therapy to reduce your natural response
to infection (immunosuppression eg:
chemotherapy or radiotherapy for cancer;
history of organ or bone marrow transplant)
blood disorders involving the white blood cell
system such as low white cell count due to
bone marrow disorders (agranulocytosis) or
blood cell cancer (leukemias)
or if you are already taking immunosuppressant
medication such as ciclosporin or methotrexate.
Take special care with this product:
If there is a family history of allergic reactions.
Because Echinacea can trigger auto-immune
diseases.

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Echinacea purpurea root extract
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it
contains important information for you.
This product is available without prescription;
however, you still need to use this product carefully
to get the best results from it.

If the condition worsens, if symptoms persist
or if signs of skin infection are observed see a
doctor or pharmacist.
If you take too many tablets by mistake, contact
your doctor or pharmacist straight away.

4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this product can cause side
effects, although not everybody gets them.
The frequency of the side effects is not known.
The possible side effects include:
allergic reactions such as swelling, hives, or
rashes
swelling of the skin due to fluid
swelling of the facial area (Quinke's oedema)
shrinking of the airways of the lungs with
obstruction (bronchospasm)
asthma and life threatening reactions
(anaphylactic shock).
Echinacea can trigger allergic reactions in
patients who have a tendency to allergic reactions.
Stop taking the product immediately if you
experience any allergic reaction.
Association with auto-immune diseases has
been reported such as:
inflammation of the brain and spinal chord
(disseminated encephalitis)
painful lumps on the shins (erythema
nodosum)
low blood platelet count
(immunothrombocytopenia)
destruction of blood cells by antibodies
(Evans Syndrome)
dryness in the mouth and eye with kidney
tubular dysfunction (Sjogren Syndrome).
A decrease in the number of white blood cells
(leucopenia) may occur in long term use (more
than 8 weeks).
If you are concerned about any side effect, if a
side effect becomes serious, or if you notice a
side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell
your doctor or healthcare practitioner.

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5. How to store this product
Keep out of the reach and sight of
children.
Do not use these tablets after the expiry
date printed on the pack.
Do not store above 25oC.
Store in the original container.

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided here is accurate, up-to-date and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. This information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States. The absence of a warning for a given drug or combination thereof in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. If you have questions about the substances you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.